Steve Barone
About Steve Barone
Steve Barone serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands, where he oversees multi-site manufacturing and distribution operations. With a background in supply chain management and process improvement, he leads a team of 400 and reports directly to the CEO.
Current Role at Stonewall Kitchen
Steve Barone serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands since 2023. In this role, he oversees multi-site manufacturing and distribution operations. He leads a team of 400 professionals dedicated to the production and distribution of specialty foods and home goods. His responsibilities include acquisition diligence and team development, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with the company's strategic goals. As a member of the executive team, he reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Previous Experience at Stonewall Kitchen
Before his current position, Steve Barone held several roles at Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands. He served as Vice President of Manufacturing from 2020 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing manufacturing processes. Prior to that, he was the Director of Manufacturing from 2016 to 2020, contributing to operational improvements and team leadership. His tenure at Stonewall Kitchen spans over seven years, showcasing his commitment to the organization.
Experience at Greencore
Steve Barone worked at Greencore in various capacities. He was a Supply Chain Manager for three months in 2016 in North Kingstown, RI. He also served as a Planning Manager from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months in the same location. Additionally, he contributed as a Subject Matter Expert on the ERP Implementation Team from 2014 to 2015 for five months, where he played a key role in enhancing operational systems.
Education and Expertise
Steve Barone holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from Temple University, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Miami University, studying there from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and operational efficiency.
Early Career Experience
Steve Barone began his career with an internship as a Procurement Process Analyst at RALCORP HOLDINGS INC in 2007 for three months in St. Louis, MO. He also worked as a Process Improvement and Implementation Consultant at Crowe Horwath LLP from 2008 to 2009 for seven months in Oak Brook, IL. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in procurement and process improvement.